Hi all i have an lpkf protomat 91s second hand which is not working. Lpkf pn 106279 place a couple of drops of 3 in 1 or equivalent oil in each linear bearing. The maximum travel speed is up to 100 mm per second. Just for future reference for others having problems with this machine and finding this thread, im posting a few problems and solutions that ive encountered with the s103. Prototype pcb by using a milling machine lpkf protomat. Teaching the milling width adjuster on the s63 and s103. S62 lpkf plotter lpkf protomat s91 features protomat 91s updated software. The cad software prepares the specific layout data for the circuit board prototypes. Once the circuit board material has been selected the circuit board can be fabricated. This is an archaic file format that still rules the world of. Lpkf protomat milling and drilling pcbs, find complete details about lpkf protomat milling. How to perform maintenance on lpkf circuit board plotters. Lpkf protomat c30s eagle file import philipp gahtow. This compact highspeed plotter provides precision and performance for quickly and easily milling and drilling circuit board prototypes in a single day.
Precision and speed the protomat s62 delivers precision with system resolution as fine as 0. The software now prompts you to insert the specified drill. If you want to get more help on this, please watch the tutorial videos on the training dvd from lpkf. Lmd, hpgl control all protomat plotters and lpkf 101 lc, lpkf lcvs, lpkf hip, lpkf automill, lpkf 91, lpkf 91s and lpkf 92s display function wysiwyg display of machining data, zoom inoutworking areaprojects, previous view, all viewing methods available at all times, even during the machining process. Electronics progress, but stonewalled by manufacturers details. We have had some successes at routing boards but we seem to be hitting snags with the software.
Circuitpro pl lpkf circuitpro software included for data preparation on the protolaser models and for operations of the protolaser s4 and u4. The lpkf protomat eseries rapid pcb milling systems are a lowcost introduction to the world of professional inhouse printed circuit board prototyping. Pubblicazione 1 legge 190 pubblicazione 1 legge 190 rif. To create a printed circuit board, you need gerber files. At the end of june 2010 the collet was not holding in drill bits or mill tips. Tomorrow, im going to crack open the protomat and start probing with an oscilloscope. With a focused laser beam spot size of just 15 m, pcb track widths of 50 m and spaces of 30 m can be achieved depending on copper thickness, substrate type and peel strength. The protomat h100 is lpkf s topoftheline circuit board plotter, ideal for all inhouse prototyping applications, including multilayer and rf applications. At any moment it misaligns the head when changing tool and damages the tool holder. The protomat d104s integrated uv laser separates it from traditional milling machines by extending the range of possible applications. The lpkf circuitcam software included in the delivery can be used to import all common cad data formats and make them ready for the working process. Rs232 or usb interface depending on the lpkf protomat type.
Lpkf 91s, lpkf92s, protomat 91s, protomat 91svs, protomat. In conclusion, the protomat h100 further improves the capabilities for quality in house prototyping while offering many timesaving and moneysaving features. Use and test of pyros and different systems to terminate flight chain. These boards come in single sided or double sided, and with different copper thickness. Purpose to present the steps for creating printed circuit boards pcbs using protel and an lpkf plotter. The lpkf protomat e34 has a 30 000 rpm spindle, and the e44 even reaches up to 40 000 rpm. Price lists emlogic embedded logic solutions pty ltd. Lpkf circuitpro is the latest generation powerful cam and machine software. Lpkf protomat d104, milling and laser prototyping in one. I contacted the company that manufactured the motors themselves, but. The protomat requires copper clad fr4 board you can see etched boards lying around the electronics room. Due to the very proprietary and tightly woven nature of the software designed. For updating an existing software version select the radio.
Making printed circuit boards pcbs using an lpkf plotter. S103 with automatic tool change and vacuum table drill bits breaking often wearing. For manual tool change both possess a collet with a precise height adjustment by micrometer screw. Lpkf protomat c60 circuit board plotter bmi surplus, inc. They are very useful, and should be sitting in a cd case next to the lpkf machine with the other software and manuals. This is a tutorial for generating gerber files from a board file. The 60,000rpm programmable speed motor allows the use of an extended range of tools, including small rectangular profiled endmills with diameters as small as 10 mils. They will structure single or doublesided circuit boards, drill holes for throughplating and cut individual boards from the base material offering a 9 x 12. Auto backside alignment, dust extraction, solder paste dispense availability. They will structure single or doublesided circuit boards, drill holes for throughplating and cut individual boards from the base material offering a 9 x 12 working area. The lpkf protomat h100 is a musthave tool for professionals who want a complete solution for their prototyping design needs. Pcb prototyping scholar commons santa clara university. Findings small quantities of pcbs can be created in the laboratory using a mechanical plotter, giving a fast method.
Unit is a lpkf protomat c60 circuit board plotter from the manufacturer. My 91svs functions perfectly and i have no qualms towards the. Ive seen a few of those lpkf protomat machines in various places, but always in a corner or storeroom gathering dust. Hi all, we bought a protomat s103 pcb milling from lpkf and we are still ramping up on this machine. After clearning with a very small dental brush one of the 0.
Study of parachute and related issues rope tangling, ensure opening, etc. Designmethodologyapproach the lpkf protomat c20 plotter and three kinds of software protel99se, circuitcam, boardmaster were used to rapidly produce pcbs. Lpkf sells them in 9 x 12 boards to occupy the full area of the protomat platform, but you can find them in 6 x 6, 12 x 12 and other sizes. Lpkf protomat milling and drilling pcbs buy printed.
The position of the socket is described in the section entitled lpkf protomat 91s displays. The head will come to rest in the exchange position. Through this the protomats and protolasers can significantelly accelerate the work process. Such tools have superior characteristics for rf and microwave applications and allow maximum precision at minimum penetration into the substrate. If you want to use a different boardmaster version, please contact the lpkf support first. The lpkf protomat h100 is the best pcb prototyping solution.
Files created for the university of oklahoma to expedite the transition of projects from eagle to milling on the protomat s100. With an in house milling or laser system from lpkf, you can create prototype pcbs in minutes or hours. Lpkf protomat m60 and x60 reliable pcb prototyping for large. The official software was boardmaster, which lpkf kindly sent me a copy of. The circuit board plotter may only be used together with the version of the lpkf software boardmaster included in the scope of delivery. Smt stencil production with the lpkf stencillaser g 6080 duration. The initial suspicion was that there was dirt in the collet. Protomat e34 e44 for machining circuit boards in training and school. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Entrylevel pcb plotter protomat e34 e44 lpkf laser. Lpkf circuitpro software included with the protomat e34, protomat e44, protomat s63, protomat s103 and the protomat d104. The software again changes automatically the specified tool and mills a circular track.
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